[This episode is from the Leading Learning archives. Most of it was originally published as Episode 104.] When it comes to engaging learners and designing truly effective learning experiences, it may not be as complex—or costly—as you may think.
Dr. Barbara Oakley, professor, speaker, and author of Mindshift: Break Through Obstacles to Learning and Discover Your Hidden … [Read more...]

There continue to be a wide variety of trends emerging in the market for lifelong learning and continuing education and it’s important to understand what impact, if any, each of these might have on your learning business.
In this episode of the Leading Learning podcast, Celisa and Jeff discuss twelve of the biggest trends they see (in no particular order) disrupting the … [Read more...]

Forming partnerships with higher education institutions is something all organizations in the lifelong learning business should consider. Such relationships have advantages for learners already in the workforce as well as for those preparing to enter it.
Dr. William Clements, Vice President and Dean of the College of Graduate and Continuing Studies at Norwich University has … [Read more...]

As the market for online learning continues to grow to epic proportions, so do the opportunities to connect and engage with learners. And it’s the Big Learning companies that are leading the charge to do this so why not take a page out of their playbooks to see what practices those of us in the business of lifelong learning can try and emulate?
In this episode of the Leading … [Read more...]

When it comes to engaging learners and designing truly effective learning experiences, it may not be as complex—or costly—as you may think.
Dr. Barbara Oakley, professor, speaker, and author of A Mind for Numbers: How to Excel at Math and Science (Even If You Flunked Algebra), and Mindshift: Break Through Obstacles to Learning and Discover Your Hidden Potential has proven … [Read more...]

In 2009, Tagoras published Association E-learning: State of the Sector, the first report offering data about how trade and professional associations were using computers to deliver education to their audiences.
Roll forward a decade and the report is now called Association Learning + Technology, but it still offers the most comprehensive information about how learning … [Read more...]